OEV27007023 Scope of Work.pdf

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OEV27007023 – MPA 433 WELDING SERVICES

SECTION A. BACKGROUND

The State of Rhode Island requires reliable gas and electric welding services to support the repair, maintenance, and fabrication needs of various State agencies. Services may be required for State-owned equipment, vehicles, facilities, and other assets on an as-needed basis. Qualified vendors must be capable of providing welding services at their own facilities and/or at State agency locations throughout Rhode Island.

SECTION B: SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

Welding Services

The Contractor shall provide electric and gas welding services for State of Rhode Island agencies on an as-needed basis. Services may be performed at the Contractor’s facility or at State-owned or operated locations throughout Rhode Island, as requested by the using agency. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and expertise necessary to complete welding, fabrication, and repair services safely and professionally.

Typical services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Welding and repair of iron, steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

• Poly/plastic welding, when required.

• Brazing, cutting, grinding, fitting, and welding as necessary to complete repairs.

• Fabrication, modification, reinforcement, and repair of metal parts and components.

• Repair and fabrication of State vehicles, heavy equipment, machinery, attachments, plows, trailers, and other equipment.

• Strengthening, repairing, or replacing moldboards, worn components, reversible plow A-frames, ears, ribs, gussets, plow skins, and related plow components.

• Fabrication of replacement sections or components for snowplows and other State equipment when replacement parts are unavailable or fabrication is determined to be appropriate.

• Performance of TIG/Heliarc, MIG, stick/arc, cast iron, and other specialized welding techniques, as required for the material and application.

• Cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, fitting, and finishing materials associated with welding and fabrication work.

• Removal of damaged or deteriorated metal and preparation of surfaces prior to welding or fabrication.

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• Field welding and emergency repair services at State agency locations when equipment cannot reasonably be transported to the Contractor’s facility.

• Supply and installation of incidental hardware and materials necessary to complete repairs, including nuts, bolts, washers, fasteners, welding rods, wire, gases, and other consumable materials.

• Inspection of completed work to ensure welds, repairs, and fabricated components are secure and suitable for their intended use.

All work shall be performed by qualified personnel using appropriate equipment and generally accepted industry practices. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and local safety requirements and shall take appropriate precautions to protect State property, equipment, employees, and the public while performing services.

The State makes no guarantee regarding the quantity, frequency, location, or dollar value of work that may be requested under the resulting Master Price Agreement.

Services shall be provided on an as-needed basis statewide throughout the term of the agreement.

SERVICE LOCATIONS

The following is a partial list of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) facilities that may require services under this MPA. This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to represent all locations where services may be required.

This MPA will be available for use by all State of Rhode Island agencies and eligible entities statewide, including, but not limited to, RIDOT, DEM, DOC, colleges and universities, and other State departments and facilities. Vendors may be requested to provide services at the vendor’s facility or at State-owned or operated locations throughout Rhode Island.

RIDOT Locations Facility Location Glocester Facility Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI Belleville Facility Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI Lincoln Facility Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI Westerly Facility Bradford Road, Westerly, RI Middletown Facility Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI Warren Yard Metacom Avenue, Warren, RI Cherry Hill Facility Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, RI Charlestown Facility Perryville Road, Charlestown, RI Scituate Facility Spring Brook Road, Scituate, RI Hope Valley Facility Bank Street, Hope Valley, RI Highway & Bridge Maintenance 360 Lincoln Avenue, Warwick, RI Portsmouth Facility Boyds Lane, Portsmouth, RI Anthony Facility Mapledale Avenue, Coventry, RI

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East Providence Facility 1032 Willett Avenue, East Providence, RI Little Compton Facility Willett Avenue, Little Compton, RI

Note: Additional State locations may be added or require service during the term of the MPA. The inclusion or omission of a particular location does not guarantee or restrict the use of this MPA at any State facility.

SECTION C: PROPOSAL

1. Proposal - Vendor Qualification Assessment

Narrative and format: Vendor responses must address specifically each of the following elements:

A. Certifications – Provide a copy of your current certifications.

B. Resume – Provide a resume that describes vendor’s qualifications, experience and list of projects completed in last 5 years.

C. References - Provide a list a minimum of three (3) relevant client references, to include client names, addresses, contact names with emails and phone numbers, dates of service and type(s) of service(s) provided.

D. Services - Does your company provide both electric and gas welding services? Please list the services you provide.

E. Availability - Can your company perform welding services both at your shop and at State agency locations throughout Rhode Island? And for emergencies?

SECTION D: EVALUATION AND SELECTION - SOLICITATION SPECIFIC

Proposals shall be reviewed by the Division of Purchases on a “Pass/Fail” basis. All criteria must receive a “Pass” determination for a vendor’s potential inclusion on the resulting OE MPA’s qualified vendor list. Any criteria with a “Fail” determination will not be reviewed further and the vendor will be dropped from consideration.

Proposals shall be reviewed and scored based upon the following criteria:

Criteria

Pass/Fail

Certifications Pass/Fail

Resume Pass/Fail

References Pass/Fail

Services Pass/Fail

Availability Pass/Fail

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Overall Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

NOTE: See the “Requirements” tab of this solicitation for additional information on the evaluation and selection process in the “OE Standard Specifications- Vendor Qualification Assessment” section.

SECTION D: EVALUATION AND SELECTION - SOLICITATION SPECIFIC